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J18 HAV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 HAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 114,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 112,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 111,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 111,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 110,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 108,106 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn from inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 102,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mission aborted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light level system front arm broke

Fail 20 Dec 2011 87,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

light level system front arm broke

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,030 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J18 HAV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 HAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J18 HAV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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